A 62-year-old man was stabbed Thursday night in Central City after refusing to give money to a man who approached him on the street, police said. According to reports from a New Orleans police log, the man was standing in the 3000 block of 1st Street about 7 p.m. when he was approached by a man who he said he didn't know.

The man asked the 62-year-old for money, but he refused, and when he turned to walk away, was stabbed by his assailant in his right shoulder.

The 62-year-old called authorities and was taken to Interim LSU Public Hospital to be treated.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

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